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Black R
08-09-2010, 01:30 PM
Hi, I have a 2j s13 and am looking for the maximum amount of cooling that i can reasonably attain. The goal is the utmost in reliability for lapping days.

Now I've been advised to go with a custom griffin radiator and mod the radiator support to massage it in there.

Anybody got an overkill radiator setup that's guaranteed to keep cool on the hottest of lapping days?

I just need to get an idea for the dimensions to order.

If it helps, this is for a pignose s13.

I know some of you track whores have got to have done this before.

aled
08-09-2010, 01:37 PM
Go with the Griffin, you won't be disappointed or let down. IIRC you can just order an "off-the-shelf" KA radiator and it will work just fine.

Also, make sure you get some adequate fans. I swear by the Dual 12" Flex-a-Lites, they are incredible.

Next, a proper mixture within the radiator can also make a difference in regards to cooling temperatures.

Lastly, be smart. Monitor water/oil temperatures. If the car starts to get warm, stop hot lapping <- that's how stuff breaks.

Carbomb
08-09-2010, 01:37 PM
rad is important, but fan/ shroud is more important.

Id run a griffin, they are bigger than koyo nad BETTER.

TheWolf
08-09-2010, 01:59 PM
I run a summit SBC radiator and then welded different hose outlets on it.. $150 + a little work. I use a 15" black magic flex-a lite fan. IT MOVES AIR. better than all those maxima random junkyard fans.